Legal Assistant

AIM Legal Expenses Insurance Services Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Part time

Job summary

A dedicated legal services provider is looking for a Legal Assistant to offer paralegal support at the Germiston Branch. This temporary position requires confirmation of client instructions, management of legal correspondence, and general administrative duties. Ideal candidates should have strong communication skills and experience in legal assistance. The role offers office hours Monday to Friday with alternate Saturday shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing legal assistance and advice.
• Strong communication skills for client interaction.
• Ability to manage correspondence and general administration.

Responsibilities

• Provide paralegal assistance and confirm client instructions.
• Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence.
• Attend to general administrative tasks.
• Ensure clients receive regular updates and feedback.

Job description

DETAILS OF THE VACANCY

Job Title: Legal Assistant

Location: Germiston

Salary Grade: PASS1

Reporting to: Branch Manager

Reporting staff: None

Type of Position: Temporary

Working hours: Mondays to Fridays from 08h00 – 16h30, Alternate Saturdays from 09h00 – 12h30

Purpose Of The Position And Key Responsibilities

The purpose of this position is to provide paralegal assistance by contacting clients to confirm instructions where necessary, and service them at the Germiston Branch. To assist members with legal advice and paralegal solutions to common problems, within the Company’s set parameters and Membership Agreement.

Key Responsibilities

• Confirmation of Instructions and providing Legal Advice and Paralegal Assistance to members

  Consulting members telephonically in order to confirm instructions where necessary, taking instructions and providing legal advice and paralegal assistance.

• Correspondence Management

  Attend to incoming and outgoing correspondence from and to members or third parties.

• General Administration

  Attend to general administrative tasks associated with legal and non-legal matters.

• Providing Feedback to clients

  Ensuring that clients receive regular updates and feedback on their existing matters.